Cyclone Ockhi: Ban lifted at Suruli Falls

MADURAI: December 4th Forest officials inTheni district lifted a ban on tourists entering the Siruli near Cumbum even as a similar ban at Kumbakarai Falls entered the fourth day on Monday. Both the falls were closed for tourists on Friday in the wake of heavy rain triggered by cyclone Ockhi and resultant water flow. Kumbakarai Falls, which is located around 10km from Periyakulam, is mostly preferred by tourists going to Kodaikanal.